Government controls on wartime prices explained
A historical overview of U S government price controls during World War I and the transition to peacetime. It details licensing, profit margins set by Hoover administration, wholesale and retail pricing efforts, regional price boards, and specific margins for items like sugar bacon and flour amid shortages and later oversupply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. R.A
War Industries Board
War Trade Board
United States
Hood
Herbert C. Hoover
Pood
Nater
March of Civilization Shows Hog Slaughter Surplus in 1920s Era
Federal inspection data indicate hog slaughter rose 21 percent in the four weeks to August 25, with lard stocks well above long term averages by September. The writeup notes past production peaks, overseas shipments, and a current home consumption excess, explaining government relief measures and use of pigs as fertilizer.
Puritan Bill of Rights for Leisure Time Proposed by NRA Leader
Grover A Whalen, New York NRA chairman, forms a Committee on Leisure Time and outlines a bill of rights for the idle. He favors wide leisure choice, personal initiative, and skill-building activities, urging that time be spent in meaningful pursuits without infringing on others. The draft stresses individual liberty, informed use of facilities, and varied recreational options for both men and women.
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Buddha
Grover A .Whalen
New York
NRA
Mien
Woren
Nestim
We Are So Herve the Nila Body Case Report
A terse summary notes a body found and a legal inquiry ongoing. Police detain potential suspects as investigators search the scene and collect evidence for a formal inquest. Authorities urge cooperation from witnesses and announce routine processing steps.
Roosevelts birth odds and AFL leadership praise collage
English scientist A B Burton argues Franklin D Roosevelt born January 30 1882 had multiple times the normal chance of becoming president based on age dynamics in a 4 survey sample. Jolson lauds NRA aides before AFL praising their loyalty and competence while William Green presides at federation meeting with remarks on personal appearance and public service.
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United Press
Washington
A.B. Burton
Franklin D. Roosevat
United States
Durton
Franklin
Jolson
American Federation of Labor
Donald Richberg
NRA
Alexander Sachs
Walter Teagie
Mary Rumsey
Consumers Board
Paris Fashion Fantasies Highlight Fur Collets and Bold Buttons
Paris fashion notes from October describe Fantasies as trimmed with fur edged collets or full Astrakhan, featuring loose evening lengths and crosscut interlacing. Sparkling muffs and large fur balls, with long rows of metal or wood buttons, appear in loud colors and metallic flecks.
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Paris
Sven
Pubuc
TWENTY YEARS AGO IN LOCAL JOURNAL FILES
Last Tuesday freight in the yards caused a request for an extra yard engine and crew, granted with Conductor Van Dressar in charge. Mrs. G. N. Barnes died Saturday. B. Mattress Co has been awarded a caboose cushion contract for the Pennsylvania Heliroad. Dr. Jo Rich leased a Jean block space on West Main to handle overflow patients. Peter Skase, Liberty street sewer laborer, was crushed in a cave-in this morning. Street work continues with cross walls planned before winter. Edmund R. Rhodes leaves for Erie to join NuBone Co as machine man. First monthly school reports were sent home. L. Daugherty buys Grant property on South Center for occupancy. Alderman Porter raises funds for Halloween prizes, $210 subscribed. Lieut. Dawson Olmstead enjoys two weeks’ furlough in the city.
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Axtell
PLR. .R
van Dressar
Fragmentary notes on local business histories and names
The user provides partial questions about historical local figures and addresses. It mentions Taylor Bros plumbing on 9 M Washington St, Dr G Alliston in Corry Ajax building, Orson Sweatiend as an American Express agent, and J F Austin with Frante Maulde Jr as managers of the St Times Hotel, plus a garbled line about asparagus longevity and a North Thikots hail reference.
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Taylor Bros
Ernest and
Carl
Washington Street
Dr. G. Alliston
Corry
Ajax Building
Orson Sweatiend
American Express
J. F. Austin
Frante Maulde, Jr
St. Times Hotel
Amule Carl Laemmle's Fan Mail Power in Hollywood
Hollywood producer Carl Laemmle receives the largest fan mail in filmland. He reads 50 to 100 letters nightly, aims to learn public wants, and once offered prizes to spur ideas. Universal receives about 1,000 letters weekly for production data, with some ideas becoming films. In a separate note, Arizona Koehns Junior College paddles freshmen, prompting mixed opinions on discipline.
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Alanson Edwards
United Press
Hollywood
Filmland
Amule
Carl Laemmis
Laemmle
Carl
Universal
Uncle Carl
Lunar rainbow sighted over Aberdeen under clear night
Grays Harbor residents describe a once in a lifetime lunar rainbow spanning the southern sky during a pristine night. The rare silver arc appeared above Aberdeen as observers noted its unusual glow and quiet, clear conditions.
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Aberdeen
Wash
Grays
Counterfeiters and plant fall in raid at Erie
Erie police busted a counterfeit operation at the Lafayette hotel. Grant J. Castor and Carl Stone, both from New York, were arrested after passing counterfeit half dollars at Strand and Phillips grocery. Detectives recovered a mold, raw metal, and three counterfeit coins in room 21.
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Erie
Pilin
City
Straub
Phillips Grocery
State Street
Grant J. Castor An
Edward O'Neil
Third Avenue
Brooklyn
Carl Stone
King James Gairt
Shealor
Lafayette Hotel
Castor
Stone
Lafayette
Pollee
Richard Dundon
Strand
Phillins Zravery Toguther
W. J. Phillips
Phillips
Caster
Carl Hed
Ind
James O'Dowd
William King
Dundon
Sergis
August Heisler
George Barber
Englert
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Corry Evening Journal
Belitwey
Saame Today
Loafer
William Green
Green
William Nuckles Doak
Hoover
A. F
L.tard Holder
Whit House
Fine Federe Ition
al Green
White House
Wat & Federation
Jan Jams
Arid
Doale
Minn Perkins
Labor Secredary
Aithonah
Srathbrpets
Mos Dalayy
Tim ' Ehrning Ea Rem
2. And
B. Mattress Company
Pennsylvania
Jo. Rich
Lippman
West Main Street
West Washington
Sais
Peter Skase
Jor
Liberty Street
Vogtling
Permarent
Edmund R. Rhodes
Eugéne Rhodes
Jet
Wrie
The
NuBone Co
Frst
L. Daugherty
South Center Street
Alderman Porter
Hallowe'en Fur
Lieut
Dawson Olmstead
Hollywood Film Shop
Ariz
Koenbs Junior College
Jinu
Chuck
Edie
Armour
Swift
Frank C. Chapin & Sons
North Center Street
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